Cleaning Methods for Babies and Toys

The cleanliness of baby toys is directly related to a child's health, especially for infants in the oral stage who frequently chew on toys. Scientific cleaning and regular disinfection are essential.

Cleaning Methods by Material

Plastic/Silicone Toys (e.g., teethers, rattles)

Heat-resistant: Boil in water for 5-10 minutes or sterilize with a steam sterilizer.

Not heat-resistant: Scrub with baby-specific detergent, then wipe with 75% medical alcohol or spray for disinfection.

Rinse with water after each use. Clean daily and disinfect 1-2 times per week.

Pluff/Cloth Toys

Washable: Hand wash or machine wash with baby-specific laundry detergent (laundry bag recommended). After washing, sun-dry or tumble dry on low heat.

Non-washable (e.g., with batteries): Spray with antibacterial spray or dry clean with baking soda (sprinkle powder, rub, then blow clean). It is recommended to clean weekly. In humid weather, freezing can be used to kill mites (freeze for 24 hours after washing).

Wooden toys (such as building blocks, puzzles)

Avoid prolonged soaking. Wipe with a damp cloth dampened with neutral detergent, then dry with a dry cloth and allow to air dry.

Regularly spray with a baby-specific disinfectant spray, or sun-dry for at least 3 hours, turning them inside out.

Do not expose to direct sunlight for too long to prevent cracking.

Electrical toys (such as music boxes, moving dolls)

Remove the batteries first, then wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth, cleaning crevices with cotton swabs.

For disinfection, use 75% alcohol wipes or alcohol-free disinfectant wipes, allowing them to evaporate completely before use.

Do not wash with water to prevent damage to the circuitry.

Metal/tin toys

Wash with soapy water, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and sun-dry to prevent rust.

You can disinfect by soaking in diluted bleach (1:50) for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.